Paintings

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Some New Work

A couple of new designs I have been working on lately. Just playing with shapes and colors. Trying to get ready for an upcoming class in textile design that I have signed up to take in October. I am still struggling with the repeat idea but I think the class will help me with that.

I am back to working on paper which was my first love when I began painting over 40 years ago. I just love paper. I love the way it feels under the brush and the way it takes the paint. There really is nothing else like it. I know I haven't been blogging too much lately. I have been trying to limit my computer time in order to care for my family and still have time to paint. Something had to go and it had to be computer time.

3 comments:

I love these new designs and good for you that your are back working with your first love ... and I am very impressed with your decision to put the computer on the bottom of your priority list ! But, I will watch for new work/words from you (I may not often respond but I do read).

Artist Statement

For most of my life I have been a painter. I have worked in pen and ink, watercolors, gouache, oils and acrylics. I have always painted the world around me in all its true splendor. For many years I lived in the tropics and painted the lush plant life that surrounded me. When I left the tropics and moved out into the country I painted landscapes of the local farms and my wonderful vegetable garden. Now that I am living in the Sonoran desert, I am influenced by the very unique and wonderful looking cactus and flowers I see on my walks.

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